The new school year has come with many new challenges for divorced parents. No matter if kids are studying from home or attending classes, parents are required to uphold their visitation schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Texas Attorney General. What should you do if you feel the need to adjust the visitation schedule you and your ex-spouse follow due... Read More
Divorces can be long, drawn-out processes that include many steps such as meeting with your lawyer, participating in mediations, and even attending court hearings. Another step that many divorcing couples must contend with is the distribution of their shared properties, also known as “community property.” Our McAllen divorce lawyers can explain the specifics of community property and show how your... Read More
Divorcing during the COVID-19 pandemic may feel overwhelming, but it can be done with our McAllen divorce lawyers. Before jumping straight into the process, it’s important to know about the most common concerns that come up about divorce. Check them out below, keep them in mind, and be sure to reach out to us for any questions. How Can a... Read More
Were you and your partner discussing the possibility of divorce when quarantine started? Is divorce still an option? If so, know that our McAllen divorce lawyers want to make it easy to serve you by phone while still respecting social distancing. Only a family lawyer can properly explain the process. We suggest writing down your concerns to ensure that we... Read More
We think it’s fair to say that it can be an overbearing struggle to have to deal with your recently deceased loved one’s belongings. This can be for a number of reasons, but the most important would perhaps be the sentimental value these belongings have. If the deceased had a will, then knowing how these personal effects will be handled... Read More
If you and your ex-spouse have recently divorced and are in the middle of deciding how your child custody plans will be drafted, then it’s important to take a step back and create a summer parenting plan that will make your child custody setup easier to manage and follow. Make your summer visitation plans hassle-free with these tips, provided to... Read More
Chances are that you and your ex-spouse share a judge-issued possession order for access to your child. These possession orders vary from family to family and sometimes aren’t convenient enough for the parents to share quality time with their kids. Seek the help of our divorce lawyers in McAllen to request an easier visitation schedule. Read below to learn how!... Read More
Non-custodial parents are those who don’t make the day-to-day decisions for their child but do have legal rights like visitation. In order to have visitation rights, both parents must attend a hearing to be approved for a Standard Possession Order (SPO). This order is based on how close the parents live to each other, if they get along, and the... Read More
There are a few things you should do to prepare yourself before filing for divorce in McAllen. Divorce can be difficult and exhausting, and if you aren’t sure of how to go about preparing for the process, it surely will be. Our divorce attorneys in McAllen want for you to be fully prepared, so consider the following three tips. Consider... Read More
When a person passes away, their estate, which encompasses all of their belongings, will be handled in accordance with their last will and testament. More often than not, a court will uphold a will as being the final, binding document detailing how a person’s belongings will be distributed or handled. However, there are some instances where a will can be... Read More